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Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge is a freelance writer and photographer with almost 25 years of experience writing for a variety of magazines, websites and books. She writes extensively on home and tech products, along with covering photography, interior design and all things sleep-related. Outside of work, Jo fosters cats alongside her husband for a local rescue, giving her plenty of practice in dealing with tricky subjects.

Recent articles by Jo Plumridge

Brighten up your grass with the best lawn feed you can buy
Garden

Give your grass a boost with our pick of the best granular, liquid and year-round lawn feeds

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Best petrol strimmer 2024: Whip your garden into shape
Garden

Big garden jobs demand more powerful tools, and our petrol strimmer selections are the perfect aid for tackling unruly undergrowth

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The best ride-on mowers on the market today
Lawn mowers

If you’ve got a large garden that’s your pride and joy, our handpicked ride-on mowers will help keep the lawn trim without all the effort

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Enjoy the perfect cup with the best coffee grinders
Kitchen

Take your next step towards coffee nirvana by grinding your own beans in our recommended coffee grinders

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A woman selects a setting on an air fryer that's on a kitchen countertop
Advantages and disadvantages of air fryers
Air fryers

Is an air fryer the right choice for your home? We weigh up the pros and cons of cooking with them

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The best filter coffee machines to buy
Coffee machines

We’ve tested the best filter coffee machines to help you find the perfect manual and automatic options for your morning brew

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The best ironing board covers for crease-free clothes
Home appliances

Need to replace your old and frayed ironing board cover? We’ve found the best on the market for you

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A series of second-hand mattresses are lined up against each other.
Are second-hand mattresses safe?
Mattresses

It might be tempting to buy a second-hand mattress to save money, but is it a good idea?

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A pair of hands pick up a mattress from a bedframe
How to rotate a mattress
Mattresses

Knowing how to turn your mattress properly makes the job easier, as well as helping extend the life of your mattress

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Save on the best microchip cat flaps
Pets

Our test cats have trialled a variety of microchip cat flaps to find the perfect fit for your home

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